djf
19 Dec 2009
Life / Prices of Computer Hardware In Poland [8]
ebuyer.co.uk
scan.co.uk
Have used both of these, good service and the best prices.
ebuyer.co.uk
scan.co.uk
Have used both of these, good service and the best prices.
djf
23 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / "Angry swan eater" - The British media view of Polish immigrants? [63]
There are no carp native to Ireland. The very few carp in Irish waters were illegally introduced and you certainly couldnt delibrately fish for them. So that statement is pure gowno prawda.
I believe they pillaged the lakes of Ireland for this delicacy in Ireland too
There are no carp native to Ireland. The very few carp in Irish waters were illegally introduced and you certainly couldnt delibrately fish for them. So that statement is pure gowno prawda.
djf
14 Sep 2009
Life / Expensive brand retail outlets in Poland - how do they survive? [19]
I did last time i was in Wroclaw. Took a trip to the Magnolia shopping centre, nice shiny new shopping centre, lots of expensive shops and next to no people in it. Same goes for Arkady near the train station, lots of shops selling expensive clothes and jewellery and no customers.
Centres with cheaper shops like Pasaż Grunwaldzki and Galeria Dominikańska always seem to be busy in comparison.
I did last time i was in Wroclaw. Took a trip to the Magnolia shopping centre, nice shiny new shopping centre, lots of expensive shops and next to no people in it. Same goes for Arkady near the train station, lots of shops selling expensive clothes and jewellery and no customers.
Centres with cheaper shops like Pasaż Grunwaldzki and Galeria Dominikańska always seem to be busy in comparison.
djf
3 Sep 2009
Food / moet et chandon in wroclaw??? [6]
Does the small supermarket at the end of Galeria Dominkanska or the wine shop next to it stock Moet?
Does the small supermarket at the end of Galeria Dominkanska or the wine shop next to it stock Moet?
djf
7 Aug 2009
Study / Do I really need a bulletproof vest to study in Poland? [35]
Bullet proof vests are not stab proof and vice versa. The two attacks use different forces and pressures and utilise different methods to protect the wearer.
Bullet proof vests are not stab proof and vice versa. The two attacks use different forces and pressures and utilise different methods to protect the wearer.
djf
6 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Migrant workers face rental block [59]
Where??? Never seen a sign like that in any of the polish or 'foreign food' shops in Boston or Lincoln.
I have seen 'No english' signs in a few pubs mainly frequented by portuguese / russian dock workers/sailors in Boston though.
I dont see what the big deal is, you see polish shops with signs in the window saying "no english" so why is this different.
Where??? Never seen a sign like that in any of the polish or 'foreign food' shops in Boston or Lincoln.
I have seen 'No english' signs in a few pubs mainly frequented by portuguese / russian dock workers/sailors in Boston though.
djf
28 Jul 2009
Language / words overused in Polish language [40]
listen - "soohigh"
disclaimer - spelling may be inaccurate do not use for translation purposes!
listen - "soohigh"
disclaimer - spelling may be inaccurate do not use for translation purposes!
djf
25 Jun 2009
Life / Gun-range Practice At Night [14]
Contrary to popular culture, suppressers / silencers do not stop a gun making a sound when it is fired. It slows the gas expulsion noise and sometimes the bullets velocity to a limited degree. Rather than the dull "thud" or "phut" seen in films, a silencer only reduces the gunshot by about 30db, so most gunshots are still over 100db.
Contrary to popular culture, suppressers / silencers do not stop a gun making a sound when it is fired. It slows the gas expulsion noise and sometimes the bullets velocity to a limited degree. Rather than the dull "thud" or "phut" seen in films, a silencer only reduces the gunshot by about 30db, so most gunshots are still over 100db.
djf
19 May 2009
Travel / Wroclaw Train station to the Airport [15]
There is the 406 bus from Podwale to the airport (lotnisko) every half and hour.
If you walk out of the front of the station (towards the city centre) and cross the large road in front, at the pedestrian crossing at the cross roads. Just keep walking! There are maybe 2 roads to cross and it takes about 5 minutes. When you see a lake the road running alongside this is Podwale.
There is the 406 bus from Podwale to the airport (lotnisko) every half and hour.
If you walk out of the front of the station (towards the city centre) and cross the large road in front, at the pedestrian crossing at the cross roads. Just keep walking! There are maybe 2 roads to cross and it takes about 5 minutes. When you see a lake the road running alongside this is Podwale.
djf
14 May 2009
Life / Wanna buy a rubber/condom (in Rossmann in Poznan)? [51]
WOW! You must have been around a bit!!!
I noticed all Polish women don't use condoms
WOW! You must have been around a bit!!!
djf
6 May 2009
Life / Thunderstorms in Poland [44]
Dont know what part of the UK you are from but that isnt my experience especially during the flooding events in 2000 and 2007 and the storms of the late 80s. Massive storms lashing down rain, hail coupled with strong winds, thunder and lightning, not lasting a few hours but days. Lots of people with damaged property.
Last year we had a series of storms that were very heavy with torrential rain during the summer, lots of "drowned rat" tourists. Joys of living in Lincolnshire!
In the UK we have a little rumble of thunder and occasionally Mr Lightning may decide to join in and this "meeting of elements" occurs approximately once a year
Dont know what part of the UK you are from but that isnt my experience especially during the flooding events in 2000 and 2007 and the storms of the late 80s. Massive storms lashing down rain, hail coupled with strong winds, thunder and lightning, not lasting a few hours but days. Lots of people with damaged property.
Last year we had a series of storms that were very heavy with torrential rain during the summer, lots of "drowned rat" tourists. Joys of living in Lincolnshire!
djf
5 May 2009
Love / Where did you meet your Polish other half? [33]
Met my polish g/f in a bar in Poznan. I was on a 'cultural' weekend with work friends and she was visiting relatives and attending an ATB concert the night before.
I was knackered after crappy weather, walking around Poznan and heavy drinking the previous nights and my friends convinced me to go to 'just one more bar'. There she was with her sisters and friends celebrating a birthday. Have known her nearly 2 years now and she has moved to England to be with me, so alls good! :-)
Met my polish g/f in a bar in Poznan. I was on a 'cultural' weekend with work friends and she was visiting relatives and attending an ATB concert the night before.
I was knackered after crappy weather, walking around Poznan and heavy drinking the previous nights and my friends convinced me to go to 'just one more bar'. There she was with her sisters and friends celebrating a birthday. Have known her nearly 2 years now and she has moved to England to be with me, so alls good! :-)
djf
8 Apr 2009
UK, Ireland / English mobile phones - compatible with Polish sim cards? [3]
Just wondering if i were to purchase an Orange mobile in the UK if this would work with an Orange sim card from Poland?
Have tried an Polish sim in my spare phone which works with Vodafone and Orange in the UK and the SIM was not recognised. Is it possible to 'unlock' this?
Just wondering if i were to purchase an Orange mobile in the UK if this would work with an Orange sim card from Poland?
Have tried an Polish sim in my spare phone which works with Vodafone and Orange in the UK and the SIM was not recognised. Is it possible to 'unlock' this?
djf
4 Feb 2009
djf
18 Dec 2008
UK, Ireland / 10,000 Poles in UK for free abortions [58]
Not officially a child until after 23 weeks. Thats why abortions in the UK are allowed before this period comes to an end.
unborn child
Not officially a child until after 23 weeks. Thats why abortions in the UK are allowed before this period comes to an end.
djf
13 Nov 2008
Travel / Ryanair cancelling flights to Poland at short notice [55]
Just been emailed confirmation of 2 flights cancelled from East Midlands to Wroclaw by Ryanair. Checking their website it looks like they have cut most of their services on this route and only fly on wednesdays and sundays. Of course flying on a sunday is are stupidly expensive :-(
Dont know why they have changed this, every flight, be it on a monday, wednesday or friday i have travelled on this route has been full.
Just been emailed confirmation of 2 flights cancelled from East Midlands to Wroclaw by Ryanair. Checking their website it looks like they have cut most of their services on this route and only fly on wednesdays and sundays. Of course flying on a sunday is are stupidly expensive :-(
Dont know why they have changed this, every flight, be it on a monday, wednesday or friday i have travelled on this route has been full.
djf
7 Nov 2008
Life / PAYING TO TAKE A PISS IN POLAND, it's BIZARRE [77]
Just go for a McShit!
If challenged turn this into a McShit with lies! ;-) :-P
Just go for a McShit!
If challenged turn this into a McShit with lies! ;-) :-P
djf
5 Nov 2008
Life / Cosmetics in Poland [14]
Cosmetics seem to be pretty expensive in Poland, roughly the same price as in the UK. I know a few girls who stock up when they visit relatives who live in Germany.
Cosmetics seem to be pretty expensive in Poland, roughly the same price as in the UK. I know a few girls who stock up when they visit relatives who live in Germany.
djf
23 Oct 2008
Life / Wedkarski (fishing/angling) questions in Poland [7]
In England and Wales you can take fish for the pot, BUT there are restrictions, see the EA website for details. Anglers in the UK prefer to catch and release (and are passionate about it) so that the fish can provide another day of enjoyment. Some of the techniques employed by non-UK anglers are frowned upon i.e. eye grips (why blind a fish???)
In England and Wales you can take fish for the pot, BUT there are restrictions, see the EA website for details. Anglers in the UK prefer to catch and release (and are passionate about it) so that the fish can provide another day of enjoyment. Some of the techniques employed by non-UK anglers are frowned upon i.e. eye grips (why blind a fish???)
djf
22 Oct 2008
djf
22 Oct 2008
News / Polish economy, the US Dollar, the PLN and the Polish real estate bubble. [25]
Just checked xe.com and the GBP is up against the PLN. Nearly at 4.7 zl to the pound, was closer to 4.1 a month ago.
Just checked xe.com and the GBP is up against the PLN. Nearly at 4.7 zl to the pound, was closer to 4.1 a month ago.
djf
13 Oct 2008
Life / Wedkarski (fishing/angling) questions in Poland [7]
Couple of questions about fishing:
Whats the best Polish magazine/newspaper for reading about equipment/tactics in Poland?
Is the Sklep Wedkarski, Krokodyla on Tęczową the best shop in Wroclaw?
What permits/licences do you need to fish for pike in Poland?
Couple of questions about fishing:
Whats the best Polish magazine/newspaper for reading about equipment/tactics in Poland?
Is the Sklep Wedkarski, Krokodyla on Tęczową the best shop in Wroclaw?
What permits/licences do you need to fish for pike in Poland?
djf
2 Oct 2008
News / Adult movie producers looking for 'actresses' in Poland or just a weirdo? [120]
Sapphire - As can be easily seen from the title of the thread it was a question relating to the unpleasant experience of my gf.
I was wondering if anyone else was aware of people doing this.
It was also a warning to people that this sort of thing does happen in real life and not to take any stranger at 'face-value'.
Sapphire - As can be easily seen from the title of the thread it was a question relating to the unpleasant experience of my gf.
I was wondering if anyone else was aware of people doing this.
It was also a warning to people that this sort of thing does happen in real life and not to take any stranger at 'face-value'.
djf
1 Oct 2008
News / Adult movie producers looking for 'actresses' in Poland or just a weirdo? [120]
Sapphire, oh dear.
I never said she was naive, i said she was shocked and upset that someone would go into her place of work and sexually harrass her.
In the real world there are thousands of naive girls being trafficed for sex. They answer innocent job adverts, get 'recruited' or are conned into believing they can make money or a better life for themselves.
If you think my idea of a sexual fantasy is someone sexually harrassing my gf then you need to go get some counselling.
Sapphire, oh dear.
I never said she was naive, i said she was shocked and upset that someone would go into her place of work and sexually harrass her.
In the real world there are thousands of naive girls being trafficed for sex. They answer innocent job adverts, get 'recruited' or are conned into believing they can make money or a better life for themselves.
If you think my idea of a sexual fantasy is someone sexually harrassing my gf then you need to go get some counselling.
djf
1 Oct 2008
News / Adult movie producers looking for 'actresses' in Poland or just a weirdo? [120]
Sapphire get off your Germain Greer high horse. I wasnt sticking up for women, i was just informing people about my gf's horrible experience and warning others.
Naive as in not knowing what they could be letting themselves in for.
If the guy says he wants to film 'sex'. Does that mean 1 guy 1 girl? or 6 guys 1 girl? BDSM or other violent behaviour? A sexually active girl may think ' heh that would be cool getting paid to have sex'. They may not be told that involves some guy/s who may not be HIV checked, without a condom (cos the viewing audience doesnt want to see this), having rough sex with them for as long as the producer wants, not how long the girl wants.
Once the girl is in the room on her own and the door is locked, do you think these guys will take no for an answer?
Sapphire get off your Germain Greer high horse. I wasnt sticking up for women, i was just informing people about my gf's horrible experience and warning others.
Naive as in not knowing what they could be letting themselves in for.
If the guy says he wants to film 'sex'. Does that mean 1 guy 1 girl? or 6 guys 1 girl? BDSM or other violent behaviour? A sexually active girl may think ' heh that would be cool getting paid to have sex'. They may not be told that involves some guy/s who may not be HIV checked, without a condom (cos the viewing audience doesnt want to see this), having rough sex with them for as long as the producer wants, not how long the girl wants.
Once the girl is in the room on her own and the door is locked, do you think these guys will take no for an answer?
djf
1 Oct 2008
Travel / PLANES VERSUS TRAINS ~ WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? [32]
Smaller airports are best. Less queueing and the walking distance is reduced.
Smaller airports are best. Less queueing and the walking distance is reduced.
djf
22 Sep 2008
News / Adult movie producers looking for 'actresses' in Poland or just a weirdo? [120]
Normal decent people dont go into someones place of work and start spouting obscene sexual fantasies to a complete stranger.
When its an offer to someone from another country it smacks of exploitation.
I just hope that no girl is naive enough to take the guy up on his offer.
Normal decent people dont go into someones place of work and start spouting obscene sexual fantasies to a complete stranger.
When its an offer to someone from another country it smacks of exploitation.
I just hope that no girl is naive enough to take the guy up on his offer.
djf
22 Sep 2008
News / Adult movie producers looking for 'actresses' in Poland or just a weirdo? [120]
Call the police? What?? when the guy is the only other person in the shop and potentially antagonise the situation.
Think before posting and get some decency.
Call the police? What?? when the guy is the only other person in the shop and potentially antagonise the situation.
Think before posting and get some decency.
djf
22 Sep 2008
News / Adult movie producers looking for 'actresses' in Poland or just a weirdo? [120]
If you cannot understand thats your own stupidity.
I was wondering if anyone else had heard of this sort of thing happening and to warn others about this guy thats why i gave out the geographic location. I would hate for any other girl to be put in this situation.
If you cannot understand thats your own stupidity.
I was wondering if anyone else had heard of this sort of thing happening and to warn others about this guy thats why i gave out the geographic location. I would hate for any other girl to be put in this situation.
djf
22 Sep 2008
News / Adult movie producers looking for 'actresses' in Poland or just a weirdo? [120]
Her boss arrived unexpectedly when she was talking to me on the phone, about 30 mins after the guy left.
Luckily her boss arrived to do some book keeping
Her boss arrived unexpectedly when she was talking to me on the phone, about 30 mins after the guy left.